Patriots edge Jets in final Monday Night game
New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 31-21 as Mike Vrabel, a standout receiver on defense turned occasional scoring threat, hauled in two short TD passes. The win keeps New England, 10-5, AFC East champions, primed for the playoffs in the network’s last MNF broadcast after 35 years. Vrabel’s eight TD receptions this season place him tied for second on the Patriots.
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Cowboys release Cundiff after string of kicking changes
IRVING, Texas The Dallas Cowboys released kicker Billy Cundiff in a rotation at the position that has seen four changes since training camp. Sean Suisham, recalled after Cundiff’s Nov 19 return, was re signed while Jose Cortez earlier started the season. Parcells said the struggles with field goals and fourth down decisions were not acceptable.
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Alvin Tournament Boys Pool Play Schedule
The week’s games list boys pool play in the Alvin High School tournament with Lee versus Madison at 9:30 a.m., Sterling versus Willowridge at 11 a.m., Sterling versus Santa Fe at 5 p.m., and Lee versus Pearland at 8 p.m. at Alvin High School and the auxiliary gym, all hosted by Alvin Community College.
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On the Air College Football and Basketball Broadcasts
College football feature lists Champs Sports Bowl Clemson versus Colorado on ESPN and p m Insight Bowl Arizona State against Rutgers on ESPN. Basketball paths include Gonzaga at Memphis on ESPN2 at 6 p m and Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets on FSSW at 7 30 p m. Pro hockey shows Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals on OLN at 6 p m.
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Texans face 49ers with four healthy D linemen
Houston's defense is thin as four healthy defensive linemen prepare for the season finale with San Francisco. Gary Walker has a right triceps injury requiring surgery and IR. Rookie Alfred Malone was pressed into action after a Tuesday promotion from the practice squad. Travis Johnson was inactive due to a back strain but may practice on a limited basis. Capers may seek another D lineman if Johnson is not ready.
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Local teams open in Alvin tournament
Baytown rivals Sterling and Lee boys basketball open play in the Alvin Lions Holiday Classic. REL faces Madison at 9 a.m. and Pearland at 8 p.m. while RSS faces Willowridge at 11 a.m. and Santa Fe at 5 p.m. Coaches stress returning to game shape after the Christmas layoff.
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Memphis Tigers rally past Akron in Motor City Bowl
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 233 yards and three touchdowns to lift Memphis to a 38-31 win over Akron. Williams set an NCAA single career 100-yard rushing games record and finished with 6,021 career rushing yards and 7,568 all purpose yards. Luke Getsy threw four TD passes, but Akron fell short in its first Division I-A bowl game.
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